I've never been to Finland, and have no opinions on the country or the people; however, there are a few things that have come out of Finland that I'm quite appreciative of:
1. Linux
The Linux operating system kernel is a project that's been contributed to by hundreds of individuals and organisations from all over the world, but it was originally started by a single Finn named Linus Torvalds.
2. Symphonic Metal
Apparently, metal is huge in Finland, and it was the Finnish band Nightwish that kick-started my favourite sub-genre of metal music.
Yeah, pretty much all metal videos are pure wank.
3. Energia Productions
Star Wreck is a series of films that started off as crappy five minute animations and eventually grew into the best example of a completely amateur, freely downloadable, full-length feature film, that I have ever seen.
These guys then went on to make a "proper" studio film, called "Iron Sky", which is well worth checking out if you haven't seen it. Their Youtube channel is here
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No.4 surely has to be Finland's National Failure Day. A new thing but I like it
Did not know symphonic metal was a thing, but quite enjoyed that.
My tinnitus is still louder though. :(
National failure day? Not sure how I feel about that.
If I remember right, the idea is to paint failure as an inevitable step towards success that people shouldn't be discouraged by. Basically, it's a "don't stop trying" day.
I might have to post some metal here in the future.
Normally, this is where I'd tell a story about one of my rellies who did something to treat their tinitus; but the truth is, I don't think I know anyone who's ever been able to do anything about it. Sorry Suze.
Yeah it fucking sucks
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